Friday, Sept. 13: Hit Tape vs. Iowa

Friday, Sept. 13: Fan Tips For Saturday's Matchup

When the Cyclones and the Hawkeyes renew their intrastate football rivalry for the 61st time this Saturday at 5 p.m., 75,000 fans will be in and around Jack Trice Stadium to cheer them on. And that's a lot of people, cars and congestion in an area covering less than a square mile.

As always, Iowa State University officials encourage fans to have fun, celebrate responsibly, and allow plenty of time to reach the stadium in time for tailgating and kickoff.

Motorists can expect little road construction on the way to Ames, except for a possible slowdown on I-80 westbound at the U.S. 65 bypass near Altoona. Travel information is available via the Iowa Department of Transportation at www.511ia.org.

Can't make it to the game? Follow Assistant Director for Athletics Communications, Nicole Greiner as she blogs live from the Jack Trice Stadium pressbox during Saturday''s game. Fans can submit questions during the live game blog. Enter your email address below for an email reminder to follow the blog.

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Important Reminder About Saturday's Spirit Walk

here will be a new path for the Cyclone Spirit Walk for the 2013 football season. The Spirit Walk will begin two hours before kickoff, as the season-opening Spirit Walk on Saturday will start at 3 p.m.

The football team buses will now stop at South Fourth St. North of the Olsen Building. The team will exit the buses and walk along the west side of the Jacobson Building past the Ticket Office and Gate 5 to the Bergstrom Football Complex.

Please see the link at the right for an outline of the new Cyclone Spirit Walk. Fans are encouraged to line up along the route and support the Cyclones.

Cyclone Experience

Located between lots 85E and S8, Cyclone Experience is a FREE for event for kids prior to home football games. The event provides fun activities for kids. Activities include inflatables, equipment try-ons, face painting and special appearances by Toby the Balloon Dude, the Spirit Squad, and Cy.

Reiman Gardens - Free Admission on Gameday

Cyclone fans, enjoy and explore Reiman Gardens’ on football gamedays this season. Admission is free to all Iowa State University football ticket holders when you show your game ticket at the main entrance. Reiman Gardens’ is open from 9:00am to 4:30pm (or until game kickoff - whichever time is later ). Free admission to the Reiman Gardens’ was made possible by the Iowa State Athletics Department.